Archive for March 2013
Trying Out Square Foot Gardening
I’ve decided to give gardening another try even after last year’s abysmal results (about 4 small zucchini, a couple of beans, and 3-4 tiny tomatoes). The soil at the house sucks and the previous owners did very little to care for the overgrown yard. This year, I’m going with a square foot garden. The concept…
Read MoreThe perils of not using your credit cards
A credit card company just sent me a letter informing me that: We have closed your AT&T Universal Rewards Card due to the length of time that has passed since it was last used. Please destroy all cards and convenience checks in your possession. I guess it’s cool that I have my life together…
Read MoreWhy the Redskins Shouldn’t Change the Name
The Washington Post is once again on a quixotic crusade to make the Washington Redskins change their name. Leading the charge is columnist Mike Wise, but the paper has been devoting tons of space to the topic. The core of the argument is that the term “redskin” is a slur against Native Americans. We would…
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